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Boniato


Selection Information


Usage: Use as you would regular sweet potatoes.

Selection: Also called Batata, White Sweet Potato, Cuban Sweet Potato and Camote, good-quality boniato will be firm and heavy for its size. Skin colors may include pink, purple, cream and red. Keep boniato in a cool, dark place, but not in the refrigerator.

Avoid: Avoid product that is soft, wrinkled or light for its size.


Seasonal Information


Boniato is available year-round from Florida.


Boniato Nutritional Information


Serving Size: 85g

Amount Per Serving

 

Calories 100
Calories from Fat 0

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0

0% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 10mg

0% 

Total Carbohydrate 24g

8% 

Dietary Fiber 3g

12% 

Sugars

 

Protein 1g

 

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 0%

Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts


Boniato is very high in dietary fiber and vitamin C. It has very little sodium.

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